Elijah Garcia (boxer)
Elijah Garcia is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent who competes in the super middleweight division.
Amateur career
Garcia had a short amateur career that included winning a US National Championship in 2017. After becoming a father at age 16 he decided to turn pro.Professional career
Garcia vs. Vidal Jr
After defeating his early opponents with ease Garcia faced unbeaten Uruguayan Amilcar Vidal Jr on the undercard of Brandon Figueroa vs Mark Magsayo in Ontario, California. Garcia dominated, dropping Vidal Jr in the fourth round and he was unable to beat the count.Garcia vs. Resendiz
Garcia faced his toughest fight to date against Mexican Jose Armando Resendiz who was coming off a 10th round stoppage victory over former light middleweight champion Jarrett Hurd. The fight took place at the T-Mobile Arena on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo. In what turned out to be an all action fight, Garcia dropped Resendiz in the eight and soon after got the stoppage from a flurry.Garcia vs. Davis
Garcia was scheduled to face Kyrone Davis on the undercard of Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin on June 15, 2024 in Las Vegas. Garcia missed the middleweight limit by 3.2 pounds, and lost the fight by split decision.Garcia vs. Gausha
On January 3, 2025 it was reported that Garcia would face Terrell Gausha on February 15, 2025. Garcia won the fight by split decision.Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 18 | Win | 17-1 | Terrell Gausha | SD | 10 | Mar 22, 2025 | Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| 17 | Loss | 16–1 | Kyrone Davis | SD | 10 | Jun 15, 2024 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Armando Reséndiz | TKO | 8, 1:23 | Sep 30, 2023 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Kevin Salgado Zambrano | UD | 10 | Apr 22, 2023 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S | |
| 14 | Win | 14-0 | Amilcar Vidal Jr. | KO | 4, 2:17 | Mar 4, 2023 | Toyota Arena, Ontario, California, U.S | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Cruse Stewart | KO | 2, 1:33 | Dec 17, 2022 | Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Edgar Valenzuela | KO | 1, 2:18 | Oct 8, 2022 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Rowdy Legend Montgomery | UD | 6 | May 21, 2022 | Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Antonio Louis Hernandez | RTD | 3, 3:00 | Feb 5, 2022 | Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S | |
| 9 | Win | 9-0 | Todd Manuel | TKO | 5, 2:35 | Nov 13, 2021 | Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Michael Lemelle | TKO | 3, 2:55 | Sep 18, 2021 | Arizona Federal Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S | |
| 7 | Win | 7-0 | Fernando Hernandez | UD | 4 | Jul 2, 2021 | Arizona Federal Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Phillip Carmouche | TKO | 1, 2:25 | Jun 4, 2021 | Arizona Federal Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Juan Jose Valencia Villegas | TKO | 2, 2:23 | Apr 17, 2021 | La Terraza Sports Bar,Agua Prieta, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Carlos Urrea Luzanilla | TKO | 1 2:05 | Jan 29, 2021 | Agua Prieta, Mexico | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Luis Munoz Duran | TKO | 1, 2:57 | Sep 26, 2020 | Salon CTM, San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Noe Marquez Talamantes | KO | 2, 2:28 | Mar 6, 2020 | Auditorio Muncipal, Ascension, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jose Roberto Hernandez Serano | TKO | 1, 0:28 | Feb 22, 2020 | Salon CTM, San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico |